Keto Diet

The ketogenic diet, also known as the keto diet, is a high-fat, low-carb diet that has gained popularity in recent years. It involves reducing the intake of carbohydrates and increasing the intake of fat, which causes the body to enter a metabolic state called ketosis.

Ketosis occurs when the body doesn't have enough carbohydrates to burn for energy and instead burns fat for fuel. This results in the production of molecules called ketones, which the body can use for energy.

The keto diet typically consists of 70-80% fat, 10-20% protein, and 5-10% carbohydrates. This means that a typical meal would be high in healthy fats like avocados, nuts, and oils, moderate in protein from sources like meat, fish, and eggs, and low in carbohydrates from sources like vegetables and fruits.

People with certain medical conditions like liver or pancreatic disease, or those taking certain medications, should avoid the keto diet.

In order to follow the keto diet properly we recommend focusing on high-quality sources of fat and protein and limiting carbohydrate intake as much as possible as per the individual’s requirement. This may involve tracking macronutrient intake and carefully planning meals by the Dietitian to ensure that nutrient needs are being met.

A Keto diet plan would typically involve:

• Calculating daily calorie and macronutrient requirements: Determine the individual's daily calorie and macronutrient requirements based on their age, sex, weight, height, and physical activity level.
• Designing a meal plan: Create a meal plan that is low in carbohydrates and high in healthy fats and proteins. Foods to include would be meat, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy, nuts, seeds, healthy oils, non-starchy vegetables, and low-carb fruits.
• Regular monitoring of ketones in the urine.
• Encouraging hydration: Encourage adequate hydration with water, herbal tea, and other low-calorie beverages.
• Monitoring electrolyte levels: Since the Keto diet is a therapeutic diet, it's important to monitor and supplement as needed.
• Addressing potential nutrient deficiencies: Ensure the individual gets enough fiber, vitamins, and minerals to prevent nutrient deficiencies.
• Adjusting the diet as necessary: Regularly monitor progress and adjust the diet as necessary to ensure it is sustainable and effective in achieving desired results.